Rudolph Tesiny
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rudolph•Tesiny |
| Used name | Rudolph•Tesiny |
| Born | 4 February 1881 in New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 29 April 1926 in Staten Island, New York (USA) |
| Affiliations | St. George's AC, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Rudolph Tesiny wrestled for the St. George’s AC in New York. At the 1904 Olympics he won several close decisions, but in the final Otto Roehm was awarded the victory by a narrow margin. In 1905, Tesiny won his only national title. Many Olympic sources call him Tesing, but a copy of his signature is available which confirms that the name is Tesiny.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Rudolph Tesiny | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |